Usery Park - Mesa, Arizona - Fellowship Adventures Hike

Starts:

Mar 11

9:00 am

Ends:

Mar 11

1:00 pm

Event Description:

Where

Join us at Usery Regional Mountain Park just off the 202 in east Mesa. With nearly 4,000 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, this park is one of the prettiest parks around. If you love gazing at the mighty saguaro cacti, you must come on this hike. Usery Regional Mountain Park offers spectacular views in all directions. You will experience the mighty Superstition Mountains to the east and the beautiful San Tans to the south. The park is located about an 1 hour from Calvary. It is worth the drive. Check out the park at Usery Regional Mountain Park.

When

Groups will start hiking at 9:00 AM and everyone should be done by 1:00 PM. Please plan to be at the registration tables by 8:30 AM so you can be assigned to your group and we can start hiking on time.

Location/Directions

Take I-17 south to the I-10. Take the I-10 east to the AZ 202 Loop E. via exit 147A. Stay on AZ 202 to Power Road – Exit 23A. Turn right onto N. Power Rd. Stay on Power to McDowell. Turn left onto McDowell Rd. Stay on McDowell to Usery Pass Rd. Turn left on to Usery Pass Rd.

The Usery Regional Park entrance (3939 N. Usery Pass Rd) is on the right. Enter the park and look for Fellowship Adventures signs.

Carpooling

There is limited parking, so we encourage carpooling. You can sign up for carpooling during the registration process. For details on carpooling, see the Carpooling section of the "Things to Know" page.

Carpools will meet at Calvary central campus (west side by the mailboxes), with the last carpool leaving at 8:00 AM. Carpool riders should prepare to cover driver’s expenses (gas and any other expenses incurred in transporting passengers to the event).

Cost

Park entrance fee: $6 per car

Hiking

This hike will include 4 levels of hiking. (Geckos, please read the special note below.) You will sign up for a level when registering. The levels are listed below, or see levels of difficulty for more details. Remember to bring lots of water. Although the weather is cooler and more refreshing, you will still need to stay hydrated.

Roadrunners – For the serious, go-fast hiker who desires the challenge of speed and distance (7 to 10 miles) and prefers to race past the sagebrush rather than smell it!

Coyotes – For the recreational hiker who desires energetic physical activity (4 to 7 miles) and the opportunity to stop and smell the sagebrush.

Prairie Dogs – For the casual hiker and families who want to get some exercise (about 3 miles) but stop to enjoy the view and rest as they hike.

Geckos – For the person or family new to hiking or just coming back from a long time away. This month's trail, approximately 2 miles in length, is quite rocky with uneven terrain, so hiking sticks are recommended.

Children

Children are more than welcome to join this event, but please read the Children section of the "Things to Know" page before you come.

Roadrunners - minimum age of 15*, if experienced

Coyotes - minimum age of 10*, if experienced

Prairie Dogs & Geckos - minimum age of 6*, unless you are going to carry them if needed

* If you are bringing a child under the age of 18 for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, a Medical Waiver/Consent Form must be completed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and presented at the check-in prior to the event.